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Tag Archives: John 3:16
Jesus Says, “I Will Give You Rest” not “I Will Give You More Burdens”
Many say the foundational passage of the New Testament is John 3:16. Even young children can quote it: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish … Continue reading
Posted in faith, Jesus, legalism, the Good News, the invitation
Tagged burdens, following Jesus, I will give you rest, John 3:16, Matthew 11, sinner's prayer
21 Comments
A Gentle Alternative to Punishment in Hell for Those Who Reject God’s Offer of Eternal Life—Conditional Immortality
Some believers (like me) think it likely that everyone who ever lived will have opportunity, with a clear mind free of confusion and misinformation, to understand God’s love and his offer of eternal life. This might be during their lifetime … Continue reading
Posted in C. S. Lewis, conditional immortality, eternal life, hell, resurrection
Tagged Annihilation, free will, Isaiah 66, Jeremiah 19, John 3:16, Mere Chritianity, Plato, soul, universalism
81 Comments
Will Everyone Live Forever with God After Death? Not Necessarily!
Recently we discussed whether people of other religions, or those who have never heard, participate in the life after death that Jesus offers us or whether this life is available to only the limited number of people who respond to … Continue reading
Posted in eternal life, Kingdom of God
Tagged egotism, free will, John 3:16, narcissism, universalism
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How So Many Believers Completely Misunderstand God’s Love in John 3:16
I suppose most believers think John 3:16 is one of the most wonderful passages in the Bible—and I agree! This passage tells of God’s love for us in a very proactive way. This is why “John 3:16” is found everywhere: … Continue reading
Posted in alienation, baggage, God, hell, Jesus, love, The Father, the Good News
Tagged angry God, John 3:16, John 3:17-18, Penal Substitution
48 Comments
Why Did Jesus Die on the Cross?
We talked last time about three atonement theories that I believe are woefully misguided and miss the point of Jesus’ death completely: The Ransom Theory, the Satisfaction Theory, and the Substitutionary Atonement Theory (Penal Substitution). All three are inadequate to … Continue reading
Posted in atonement, eternal life, Jesus, Kingdom of God, love, resurrection, sin
Tagged Christus Victor, death, John 3:16
79 Comments
God is not Angry and Harsh with Us as Many of Us Thought
Do you think God is angry, harsh, and vindictive toward us? Millions of people do, and I used to believe it myself—for good reason. All the preachers, teachers, and other church leaders taught that he is; if we don’t walk … Continue reading
What is the Good News of Jesus Anyway?
Nearly all fundamentalists and evangelicals promote some concept of the Good News—also called the Gospel. In fact, the words ‘evangelical’ and ‘evangelism’ are taken directly from the New Testament Greek word for good news. But what, exactly, is the Good … Continue reading
Posted in eternal life, God, Jesus, Kingdom of God, love, resurrection, The Father, the Good News
Tagged Dick Ford, John 3:16
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John 3:16 Reconsidered
John 3:16 is often considered the jewel of the Bible—a synopsis of the entire message of the Good News. I agree! It is a beautiful passage: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, … Continue reading
Posted in God, Jesus, the invitation
Tagged alienation, John 3:16, Nicodemus, the Good News
25 Comments
I Will Give You Rest—Not More Burdens
Many say the foundational passage of the New Testament is John 3:16. Even young children can quote it: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish … Continue reading
Posted in Jesus, legalism, the Good News, the invitation
Tagged I will give you rest, John 3:16, Matthew 11
20 Comments
